maguro (tuna back), hotategai (scallop) sashimi

Kushi-Tei of Tokyo – Traditional Sushi in Düsseldorf

Kushi-Tei of Tokyo is a traditional Japanese restaurant in the Japanese quarter in Düsseldorf. Located on the Immermannstraße in close proximity of many sushi restaurants to choose from, it certainly is one of the better options. With its authentic and down to earth atmosphere it caters to both Japanese as well as international clientele and offers both sushi bar as …

ebi tempura (fried shrimp) uramaki (inside out roll) with maguro (tuna back) and aioli

Sushi & Co – Casual Sushi Dining in Porto, Napoli

Sushi & Co is relatively new sushi restaurant on Via Cardinale Guglielmo Sanfelice in Napoli, close to Municipio in the Porto quarter. It has a stylish and very modern atmosphere and caters to the trendy crown with basic sushi plates, fancy fried dishes unusual combinations of traditional Japanese and Mediterranean elements. Seats are limited, so on busy days reservations might …

aji (mackerel), kamasu (barracuda) nigiri

Jun Sakamoto – Unmistakable Sushi in São Paulo, Brazil

Jun Sakamoto is a one MICHELIN star restaurant, discreetly hidden at Rua Lisboa 55 in São Paulo, Brazil. Attributed with high quality cooking and excellent menu options, the restaurant is a must for any sushi aficionado in town. It is safe to say, the reputation is well deserved. MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View: “Thanks to his larger-than-life personality, Leonardo Jun Sakamoto …

sake (salmon) uramaki (inside out roll) with avocado & hotategai (scallop) topping

Urubamba – Peruvian Japanese Delights in Chiaia, Napoli

Urubamba is a Peruvian Japanese fusion restaurant in China, Napoli. It offers excellent menu options and a stylish decor and is a nice option among the many sushi restaurant around. The restaurant also emphasises that they use locally sourced fish and imported options only for varieties otherwise not available at local market. That is a nice thing to appreciate among …

sake (salmon), suzuki (sea bass), maguro (tuna back), ebi (shrimp), tai (sea bream), sake yaki (grilled salmon) nigiri

Cariño Nikkei – Peruvian Japanese Kitchen in Chiaia, Napoli

Cariño Nikkei is a Peruvian Japanese Fusion restaurant in the nightlife area of Chiaia in Napoli. It is a truly tiny restaurant with only few seats inside and even less outdoor tables. They offer lunch and dinner menus that differ substantially and cater to the trendy crowd of the neighbourhood. On weekends reservations are in order for dinner, otherwise it is …

tobiuo (flying fish) uramaki (inside out roll)

Fuki Sushi – Amazing Japanese Cuisine in Palo Alto

Fuki Sushi is an upscale Japanese restaurant in Palo Alto that has been around for decades. It caters to the sushi aficionado with an outstanding menu of specialties and classics. It offers seats at the sushi bar, in tatami rooms and in a regular dining hall. It’s among the best and most authentic sushi restaurants in Silicon Valley. So I …

amaebi (sweet shrimp) sashimi

Osaka Japanese Restaurant – Bites with a Neapolitan Twist

Osaka Japanese Restaurant is a huge sushi restaurant close to the sea front in Santa Lucia, Napoli. It offers an all you can eat menu for both lunch and dinner with a vast menu to select from. Due to its location it caters to a touristic crowd and is not fully occupied on most week nights. Although I usually skip …